Imagine you’re running a small business—you’ve poured your heart into it, you’ve built something real. But despite your hustle, you’re struggling to fill seats, keep your team intact, and maintain momentum. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone: millions of small businesses are caught in this same tight spot.

The Hidden Crisis: Staff Shortage & Business Failures

Right now, 31 million small businesses don’t offer employee benefits—not for lack of intent, but because it “costs too much,” or they don’t have enough employees to qualify. That leaves them exposed: retention dips, hiring slows, and growth suffers.

From 2022 to 2024, over 500,000 small businesses failed directly due to staffing struggles. The connection is clear: no benefits make it a talent desert out there. You can’t offer the perks that keep people—and businesses—thriving.

Why Benefits Aren't Just a Nice-to-Have Anymore

Let's talk numbers that hit home:

• Recruiting & applicant flow: Simply listing benefits in your job posts can boost applications by as much as 50%.
• Retention & turnover costs: Replacing an employee can cost up to 200% of their salary when you factor in training, lost productivity, and recruiting.
• Engagement & productivity: Companies with engaged employees see them perform up to 20% better and are 87% less likely to quit.
• Wellness investments pay off: Every dollar spent on employee health programs can save employers up to $2.73 in absenteeism costs.

Why Benefit Airship (BAS) Could Be Your Secret Weapon

You might be thinking: “Great, but I’m small, lean, and stretched thin. Benefits? Not in the budget.” That’s where Benefit Airship (BAS) comes in—and it changes the game.

Key advantages of BAS for small businesses:

• $0 monthly cost to the employer – no budget? No problem.
• No minimum employees – whether you’ve got 1 or 50, they’ve got you covered.
• Covers everyone – full-time, part-time, even contractors.
• Guaranteed issue for most plans – no hoops, no health checks.
• Comprehensive benefits start at just $59/month – medical, dental, vision, mental health & Rx.

In just minutes, you can register and have benefits listed on your careers page—immediately improving your value proposition to potential hires.

How BAS Benefits Fuel Business Growth

• Recruitment: Job listings with benefits see 50% more applicants.
• Retention: When your team feels cared for, they’re less likely to jump ship.
• Culture & morale: A workplace where employees feel supported grows loyalty and productivity.
• Productivity: Healthier, less stressed teams lead to fewer sick days and better performance.

All of this means: benefits = a strategic investment, not just an expense.

Small Business + Benefits = Smarter Growth

Your business may be small—but your impact and potential don’t have to be. Benefit Airship makes benefits:

• Accessible (no costly admin or headcount thresholds)
• Meaningful (covers health, vision, dental, mental care, prescriptions...)
• Instantly impactful (boosts hiring, retention, performance)
• Easy to enroll—literally minutes to sign up.

If you’re ready to stop sacrificing growth because you “can’t afford benefits,” BAS is your fast lane back to competitive hiring, healthier teams, and stronger business traction.